. >> congratulations, al gore. >> yes, al gore must be very proud. >> he invented the internet. >> what would the world be without the internet? this started on january 1st, 1983. it was known as flag day. i won't dazzle you with all this stuff. but it started with the defense department scenario and grew to what it is today. 30 years old. happy birthday to the internet. >> should we sing happy birthday to the internet now? >> no. >> we have al gore on speed dial. we should get him on the phone and see if he can reflect on this wonderful occasion. >> if you don't know, he has claimed -- has he >>> this morning on "world news now," the deal is done. the house passes a measure to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> but the battle is not over. it is wednesday, january 2nd. >> from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning, everyone. i'm paula faris on this second day of 2013. >> i'm john muller in for rob nelson. that deal keeps tax cuts in place for americans making less than $400,000 a year. but lawmakers delayed a decision on spending cuts, and that will set up a whole new fight. >> t